WhatsApp to allow message forwarding to channels in an upcoming update،
Recently, WhatsApp started allowing iOS users to share media in original quality, and just before that, reports showed that the Meta-owned app would integrate with Instagram, allowing users to share updates. status day. Now, it looks like WhatsApp might get another update soon.
According to WABetaInfoA trusted source for WhatsApp updates, the messaging app is set to allow message forwarding to channels in an upcoming update.
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This handy feature, spotted in the latest WhatsApp for Android 2.23.26.2 beta update, will allow channel owners to forward various messages, such as text, images, videos, GIFs, audio messages, stickers and updates from other channels. This feature could help streamline channel management by saving admins time.
Currently, direct transfer to channels is not an option. However, with this update, channel admins will have a more efficient way to share messages from different chats, including group and private chats. This improvement is particularly beneficial for those who oversee multiple channels, making their tasks significantly simpler.
WhatsApp introduced Channels not too long ago, catching up with competitors like Telegram. Channels work like groups, where only the admin can send messages. You can follow celebrities or channels on different topics that interest you. Or, you can stay up to date with the latest news by keeping an eye on various media sources.
The debut of WhatsApp channels this year hit a bit of a rough patch. Some essential elements were MIA at first, causing many users to look at it aside. But since then, the platform has been trying to catch up. It removed new channel features like post editing and channel usernames, trying to keep things fresh and user-friendly.
